Welcome to Texas Connections Academy @ Houston
Texas Connections Academy @ Houston provides a new form of public school students can attend from home.
This unique program combines
- the expertise and accountability of publicly funded education,
- strong parental involvement,
- and the flexibility of online classes.
Tuition-free Public School for Grades 3–8
Texas Connections
Academy @ Houston serves students in grades 3–8 from anywhere in Texas,
and is provided in partnership with the Houston Independent School
District (HISD) under the terms of the Texas Electronic Course Pilot
(eCP). The program was launched in December 2008.
Parents pay no tuition for students to attend Texas Connections Academy @ Houston. Students are considered to be enrolled in a public school.
Parent Satisfaction
Each
year we ask Connections Academy families to rate our program. Our
parents evaluate us on a number of criteria including student progress,
teacher support, and quality of the curriculum.
This year, 93% of all Connections Academy parents surveyed gave our program high ratings.
Materials Provided by the School
Texas Connections Academy @ Houston provides
- Texas-certified teachers,
- textbooks and other curriculum materials,
- online resources, such as movies and encyclopedias,
- and a loaned computer and subsidy for Internet service.
All
materials, including the computer and reusable curriculum materials,
must be returned if the student is no longer enrolled. Students are
required to take all state-mandated, standardized tests in person at
locations designated by the school.
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